Senior Nonwoven Process Engineer — Lead Material Trials

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead nonwoven material development and sustaining activities, focusing on Spunbond and Meltblown processes. You will assess customer needs, coordinate trials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver sample materials.

The role requires a strong background in statistics, project leadership, and communication with healthcare professionals and customers, with domestic and international travel up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science field.
• 10 years’ experience or equivalent balance of Education/Experience.
• Strong project management, analytical and communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of statistical analysis tools and software.
• Experience with nonwoven processes (Spunbond and Meltblown).
• Experience supporting marketing/sales of nonwoven materials or finished products.
• Knowledge of FDA Design Control and Process Validation regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interact with health care professionals and nonwoven customers.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (≤25%).

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams of complex projects or act as primary leader for mid-size to large projects.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Supply.
• Schedule and support machine trials to produce sample materials.
• Conduct statistical analysis of test data for internal and customer communications.
• Translate customer requirements into product and market specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and potentially supervise technicians or interns.
• Draft trial plans and provide on-site support for manufacturing trials.
• Document IP and ensure compliance with design controls.

Skills

Project management

Analytical

Communication skills

Nonwoven processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead nonwoven material development and sustaining activities, focusing on Spunbond and Meltblown processes. You will assess customer needs, coordinate trials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver sample materials.

The role requires a strong background in statistics, project leadership, and communication with healthcare professionals and customers, with domestic and international travel up